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Be a good neighbour this winter season

With winter weather just around the corner, the City of Oshawa would like to encourage everyone to be a good neighbour this winter season as snow and ice removal responsibilities take effect.

On-street parking

Parking that interferes with snow clearing operations is prohibited. Any vehicle parked in a manner which hinders efficient snow clearing operations may be ticketed or towed, regardless of the time of year.

Additionally, seasonal changes to on street parking for the winter season will be in...

Fire Departments launch 12 Days of Holiday Safety Campaign - Put safety first this Holiday Season

Fire and Emergency Services in Durham Region, Kawartha Lakes and Richmond Hill have partnered with Enbridge Gas to promote the 12 Days of Holiday Safety on local radio stations.

From December 9 to 11, radio advertisements featuring representatives from Enbridge Gas will promote the holiday safety campaign and provide carbon monoxide safety tips on KX96 New Country FM, 94.9 theRock, 107.7FM and 1580AM CKDO. The team of public educators and other fire personnel from the local fire services in Durham...

City of Oshawa Launches Downtown Visual Brand Identity – DTO

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The City of Oshawa is excited to launch a new look and feel in the downtown core. DTO, Downtown Oshawa’s new visual brand identify, reflects the qualities that attract residents, businesses, students and visitors to our urban core.

DTO represents the strength and vibrancy of our downtown residents and businesses who have built and continue to evolve the area. The DTO visual identity features DTO forms inspired by the area’s bold architecture that provide...

Recount results for the Office of Ward 1 City Councillor

On November 15, 2022, Oshawa City Council passed a resolution to require a recount of the votes cast for the Office of Ward 1 City Councillor for the candidates Rosemary McConkey and Theresa Corless. 

The recount was held on Thursday, November 24. The recount included the tabulation of all the Ward 1 ballots cast at each of the 11 Advance Voting days, the Vote by Mail ballots, and the ballots cast at the 7 Polling Stations and at City Hall on Voting Day.  

The Ward 1 ballots which were...

Share your Holiday Spirit and Oshawa Illuminates!

The City of Oshawa invites community members to help uplift spirits this holiday season by participating in the City of Oshawa’s Share Your Holiday Spirit Contest.

Community members can enter the Share Your Holiday Spirit Contest by submitting a photo at Oshawa.ca/holidaycontest. All outdoor displays that can be seen by those passing by are eligible for the contest, which runs November 28 to December 31, 2022. Three winners will be chosen at random to receive gift bags valued at approximately $100...